Police officer's death, shooting in nightlife district underscore violent year in Indianapolis

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS - The fatal shooting of a decorated police officer this holiday weekend and a gun battle that wounded seven people the same day in a popular nightlife district have underscored what so far has been a violent year in Indianapolis.

Mourners left flowers Sunday on the patrol car of Perry Renn, 51, who had been with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department more than 20 years and had recieved the department's Medal of Bravery.

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